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Chiefs OC Eric Bienemy: Damien Williams Starting RB Despite Carlos Hyde Signing

After impressing at the end of last season, Damien Williams will go into 2019 as the unquestioned starting running back for the Kansas City Chiefs.

"Damien Williams is our starter," offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy said Thursday, per Brandon Kiley of 610 Sports KC. "We expect him to excel in that role."

The Chiefs added depth at the position this offseason with the signing of Carlos Hyde, but it appears the veteran will serve in a backup role.

This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.